The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s Annual Fundraising Auction opens February 21, 2026 at 9:00 am MST and runs through March 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm MST. This is one of our most important fundraisers of the year — and…
Nothing focuses the mind like competition. Not simply in the event, but also in all the preparation that leads up to it. Most anglers I know are unaware that fly casting has a long history of competitive events, beginning in…
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited was recently featured on 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe, where representatives Darrel Connely and Mike J. joined host Honey Harris to discuss the chapter’s conservation work and preview the upcoming Santa Fe Fly Fishing…
This fall and winter, River Source continued its powerful work of connecting young people to the rivers of northern New Mexico—through hands-on science, outdoor exploration, and meaningful stewardship. As detailed in the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited Report for Fall 2025/Winter…
From Indigenous peoples of Pecos Pueblo to 16th-century Spanish explorers and early 20th-century ranchers, people have fished the Pecos River for centuries. Today, anglers can access a carefully managed stretch of trout water inside Pecos National Historical Park, where fishing…
The New Mexico Trout Challenge is run by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. You can find the official rules and requirements here: But why should you consider undertaking this challenge? I took on the New Mexico Trout Challenge a…
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited works to conserve trout through the protection and restoration of coldwater habitats. But it’s not just about the fish. Healthy coldwater riparian areas benefit all of us—and many of those beneficiaries are captured in…
Old World Craftsmanship Supporting New Mexico Trout Conservation Some partners show up with waders and gloves, ready to move rocks, plant willows, and repair streambanks. Others show up with something just as powerful: their craft. For years, Daniel Gowe, owner and rodmaker…
Some of our members, not to mention the general public, wonder why we expend so much effort on Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout (RGCT) protection and restoration. One reason is that it’s part of Trout Unlimited’s mission, “to conserve, protect, and…
There’s something about the stretch of days between Christmas and New Year’s that feels made for a last minute fishing adventure. Maybe it’s the quiet pause before the calendar turns, or maybe it’s simply tradition doing what it does best.…